The Defence of the Realm Act (DORA) was passed on 8 August 1914, four days after we entered the First World War. It gave the government wide-ranging powers. Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Join Tiltman’s grandson Anthony Denzer online for a unique perspective on a talented codebreaker involved in some of history’s greatest events. The National Museum of Computing
A look at what we think we know about medieval kingship from Hastings to Bosworth which comes to some unexpected and surprising conclusions. Olney Archaeological Society
The manufacture of ‘lead crystal’ glass in the late 17th century enabled English glass makers to compete with the European industry. Arts Society North Bucks
An illustrated talk by Jon-Paul Carr about some of the customs, traditions and things that happened over the winter months in the past. Towcester & District Local History Society
Speaker: Dr Nicholas James, Director of studies in Social Anthropology at Magdalene College, Cambridge. Remote lecture via Zoom. Olney Archaeological Society
The Back To The City exhibition will take you on a nostalgic trip through Central MK’s nightlife. Remember how MK used to party in the 1980s and 1990s. Discover Milton Keynes